How does the soul fall into ignorance and bondage despite being immortal?
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"The soul, being immortal and inherently free, chooses to wander into ignorance, for true freedom includes the freedom to err and to explore the unknown. Through this journey of suffering and darkness, consciousness ripens, ultimately returning to its original state, now realized as liberation."
According to Osho, the soul doesn’t “fall” by compulsion; being immortal and inherently free, it chooses to wander into ignorance. Freedom includes the freedom to err. Leaving its innate bliss to explore the unknown creates contrast—suffering, darkness, restlessness—through which consciousness ripens. After the journey, it returns to the same original state, now realized as liberation, not unconscious comfort.
The soul freely leaves its happy home, gets lost and learns from the outside’s pains, then comes back wiser, truly valuing home.
Why this matters practically
- Reframes suffering as a growth process instead of punishment.
- Encourages owning your freedom and learning from mistakes.
- Use life’s contrasts to deepen awareness and return to inner peace.
- Encourages owning your freedom and learning from mistakes.
- Use life’s contrasts to deepen awareness and return to inner peace.
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